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Just Another Epic Love Poem By Parisa Akhbari

Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari


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Summary

Best friendship blossoms into something more in this gorgeously written queer literary romance.

Just Another Epic Love Poem Summary

Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari

Over the past five years, Mitra Esfahani has known two constants: her best friend Bea Ortega and The Book - a dogeared moleskin she and Bea have been filling with the stanzas of an epic, never-ending poem since they were 13. For introverted Mitra, The Book is one of the few places she can open herself completely and where she gets to see all sides of brilliant and ebullient Bea. There, they can share everything - Mitra’s complicated feelings about her absent mother, Bea’s heartache over her most recent breakup - nothing too messy or complicated for The Book. Nothing except the one thing with the power to change their entire friendship: the fact that Mitra is helplessly in love with Bea. Told in lyrical, confessional prose and snippets of poetry Just Another Epic Love Poem takes readers on a journey that is equal parts joyful, heartbreaking, and funny as Mitra and Bea navigate the changing nature of I love you.

Just Another Epic Love Poem Reviews

? “In Akhbari's powerful debut, poetry gives life to the text through the verses of Mitra and Bea, as well as the renowned poets they read…This is laugh-out-loud funny, poignant, realistic, and heartbreaking in the best way.” – Booklist, starred review

? “An achingly poignant combination of coming-of-age and young queer love between two teens of color, this book easily deserves a spot on the shelf alongside Lo’s Last Night at the Telegraph Club.” –BCCB starred review

“Akhbari skillfully enmeshes myriad poetic styles with organic depictions of Iranian culture and food, and channels the insecurities of adolescence and the overlapping pressures of growing up to worthy effect in this promising debut.” –Publishers Weekly

"Just Another Epic Love Poem is both a beautiful queer love story and a poignant coming-of-age tale about healing and learning to forgive. With lyrical prose, stunning poetry, and unforgettable characters, Akhbari's debut is a must-read." – Adiba Jaigirdar, award-winning author of The Henna Wars

"The heartache and longing of witnessing a beloved character pine hopelessly over her best friend has never brought me this much unadulterated joy. My love for this never-ending epic love poem will truly never end!" –National Book Award Finalist Sonora Reyes, author of The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School

"Be prepared to be utterly charmed and have your heart stolen by Mitra and Bea and their story.” – Sara Farizan, author of Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel

About Parisa Akhbari

Parisa Akhbari is a writer and mental health therapist from Seattle, Washington. When not writing or therapizing, she can be found trying to replicate her grandmother’s drool-worthy Persian recipes, hanging out with disability community, and marathoning sci-fi movies with her partner and dogs. Just Another Epic Love Poem is her debut novel.

Additional information

CIN0593530497G
9780593530498
0593530497
Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari
Used - Good
Hardback
Penguin Putnam Inc
2024-03-12
400
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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